Villain

  • Short Film Competition

Year: 2023

Length: 10 mins

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Directed by: Sparky Tehnsuko

Produced by: Sej Dave

Starring: Bella Ramsey (Georgia), Isla Gie (Sabra)

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SEE THE FILM

Thursday Feb 20, 6:00 PM-8:45 PM – Thursday Evening Shorts + QA

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In the countryside of Iron Age Britain, teenage Georgia makes the unwise decision to seek revenge on the dragon that torched her home and killed her mother; however, her mission is stalled when she unexpectedly discovers a scaly child in the beast’s lair.

About the Director

Sparky Tehnsuko grew up on England’s south coast, working through minimum-wage cinema jobs before attaining a film degree and relocating to London to pursue silver screen ambitions. He and producer Sej Davé have collaborated on numerous short films, corporate videos, artist showreels and music promos through their company, Cowboy Funfair Productions. Their latest short, VILLAIN, has played and been awarded at festivals across the globe.

Reviews & Interviews

Bella Ramsey interview: The Last of Us star on their dialogue-free short film and a unique acting partner – their mother – Total Film, by Bradley Russell
In ‘Villain,’ Bella Ramsey Goes on a Wordless Campaign of Death – MovieMaker, by Tim Molloy
How This Filmmaker Made a Short Film with Practical Fire and a Rising Star – NoFilmSchool, by Sparky Tehnsuko
Meet Sparky Tehnsuko, Director & Writer Of Bella Ramsey Starring Short Film ‘Villain’ – Top Film Magazine, by Nik Mohan

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Awards

2023 Coney Island Film Festival – Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film
2023 Djanho International Fantastic Film Festival (Brazil) – Best International Short Film
2023 Fantaelx International Fantastic Film Festival (Spain) – Best International Short Film
2024 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival – Best Visual Effects
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